Pursuit with a Purpose
October 27, 2024 / FBC Glen EsteSermon by Pastor Brent Snook / October 27, 2024
Series: REBUILD
Text: Nehemiah 10:1-39
Review: In the last sermon, we learned in Nehemiah 9 how the people sought repentance and revival
Read: Nehemiah 9:38
I. THE SEAL OF THEIR CONTRACT
Nehemiah 10:1-27
- a list of leaders who represented the people
- Nehemiah was the first name on this list
Nehemiah 10:28
- the people express their pursuit with a purpose
“If you and I can blend into the world without noticeable distinction, something is wrong.”
II. THE SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACT
A. COMMITMENT REGARDING THE
Read Nehemiah 10:28-29
You may forget your oath but God doesn’t.
B. COMMITMENT REGARDING THE
Read Nehemiah 10:30
Two Most Important Decisions of Life
- Who is your ?
- Who is your ?
C. THE COVENANT REGARDING THEIR
The people’s covenant to God involved obedience
One of the Ten Commandments: Keep the Sabbath holy
“Most Americans tend to worship their work, work at their play and play at their worship.”
Obedience to God always involves trust.
The people’s covenant to God also involved giving:
Read Nehemiah 10:32, 35, 37, 38, 39
The people’s covenant to God regarding to worship included the house of God
Read Nehemiah 10:39
What do YOU pursue first?